Gabapentin 1200 mg

Overview

Gabapentin 1200 mg is an FDA-approved medicine that treats partial seizures (epilepsy) and neuropathic pain in individuals. Epilepsy is a problem that occurs due to stiffness in muscles, fear, anxiety, etc. The symptoms of neuropathic pain are dysesthesia, allodynia, hyperalgesia, insomnia, and hypoalgesia which causes diabetes, HIV/AIDS, stroke, and other medical problems in patients.

The commonly used brand names of Gabapentin drugs are Gralise, FusePaq Fanatrex, Neurontin, and Gaborone. This medicine works as a chemical messenger in the brain and nerves, which prevents partial seizures and neuropathic pain in individuals.

There are several other inactive ingredients that are used in Gabapentin 1200 mg. These include sodium lauryl sulfate, corn starch, magnesium stearate, mannitol, black edible ink, talc, and gelatin.

Gabapentin doses Instructions:

The dosage strength of 1200 mg of Gabapentin medicine is used in the treatment of epilepsy in adults and children from 3 to 11 years of age and postherpetic neuralgia in adults only. It is in the form of an oral capsule. Other dosages of gabapentin such as 300 mg, 100 mg, 600 mg, 400 mg, 800 mg, and 1600 mg are also available in treating these problems.

This drug is not suggested for children below 3 years of age. A child’s parent or guardian must consult with a doctor when they are suffering from epilepsy condition.

When any child below 18 years of age is suffering from neuropathic pain, then their family member must contact with healthcare provider for the treatment of this problem.

Uses Gabapentin 1200 mg Medication:

1200 mg Gabapentin is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain. People can take this drug with or without food when they are suffering from these problems. It is also used to treat Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in patients.

Interactions with other medicinal drugs:

Gabapentin medicine has a higher chance of interacting with other medicinal drugs. These include Difenoxin, Lorazepam, Meperidine, Orlistat, Piperacetazine, Promethazine, Methohexital, etc.

Warning: This medicine is not used at the time of pregnancy and breastfeeding. If women are suffering from these problems, then they must consult with a relevant doctor for treatment.

Side Effects of 1200 mg Gabapentin:

If Gabapentin 1200 mg medicine is not used properly by a person, then it causes side effects in individuals. These are the following:

• Headache
• Dysarthria (trouble in speaking)
• Blurred vision or vision loss
• Swallowing problem
• Runny nose or nose bleeding
• Nausea
• Cough
• Constipation
• Swelling in lips, tongue, eyes, throat or face
• Skin rashes or itching
• Jaundice (yellow eyes or skin)
• Dementia
• Sneezing
• Heartburn
• Ear pain
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Anxiety
• Drowsiness
• Constipation
• Dizziness, light-headedness or fainting
• Sweating
• Muscle pain
• Hallucinations
• Numbness or tingling in hands and feet
• Dryness in mouth or throat
• Hoarseness
• Joint pain
• Diarrhea
• Chest pain or tightness in the chest
• Panic attacks
• Decreased appetite
• Stomach pain
• Change in mood or behavior

Precautions:

• Do not take more than one tablet of Gabapentin 1200 mg medicine at the same time.
• Taking this medicine is strictly prohibited without taking the doctor’s advice.
• An individual when taking Gabapentin 1200 mg for the treatment, must not use antacid medicine within 2 hours.
• Avoid driving a vehicle or performing other tasks after taking this medicine. This medicine causes drowsiness, which becomes risky at the time of driving.
• It is important for a person to call the doctor immediately if suffering from hoarseness, diarrhea, panic attacks, joint pain, etc. after taking this drug.
• A person should not consume alcohol after taking Gabapentin medicine. This leads to dizziness which is harmful for an individual.
• Avoid taking this medicine when suffering from glaucoma, allergy, asthma, etc.
• An individual must swallow this medicine with a glass of water. A bitter taste can occur after crushing or chewing the tablet of Gabapentin 1200 mg medicine.
• If a person is taking antacid medicine, then he or she can take Gabapentin drug.